Senior Occupational Therapist-North Shore Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

· Permanent Senior Occupational Therapist / Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau,

· Part-time to Full-time role (0.8 - 1.0FTE – 32 - 40 hours per week, preferably working Monday to Friday)

· Inpatient Rehab Team, North Shore Hospital / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā /Health NZ

• This position offers you the chance to:
• Lead and inspire: Provide expert clinical leadership and mentorship to our inpatient occupational therapy team, guiding them in delivering top-tier rehabilitation services.
• Professional development: Opportunities for ongoing learning opportunities, with pathways for further leadership growth and specialisation.
• Diverse and rewarding caseload: Work with older adults managing orthopaedic, general medical, stroke, and neurological conditions, utilising your advanced skills to make a meaningful difference.
• Collaborative environment: Be part of a supportive, fun and friendly work environment with a great team of clinicians. 
• We have a lot to offer you:
• Support from skilled senior staff, a clinical coach and rehabilitation advanced clinician
• A hard working, supportive and fun environment with a great team of experienced clinicians
• In-house career development with regular in-services, training and education opportunities
• Regular monthly supervision
• Fully electronic clinical patient record systems
• Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts at some great companies via our Waitematā Work Perks network

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you an experienced and dynamic Occupational Therapist looking for a leadership opportunity? We invite you to join our dedicated team on the Older Adult Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Ward at North Shore Hospital.

In this senior role, you will be instrumental in driving clinical excellence and leading a passionate team of Occupational Therapists within an Interdisciplinary team. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with other Seniors, the Clinical Coach, Rehabilitation Advanced Clinician, Clinical Leaders, Team Manager, and Professional Clinical Leader to drive patient-centred care and elevate team performance.

If you're passionate about leading a team, elevating clinical practice, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, and being part of a supportive team, then this Senior Occupational Therapy role is for you! 

About the Team/Service/ Location

We work as a tight knit team of Occupational Therapists within a wider inter-disciplinary team providing rehabilitation services across different wards at North Shore Hospital.

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About you

Key Skills and Attributes for this role include:

• New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with a current annual practicing certificate
• 5 years post graduate experience, including two years in an inpatient physical health setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in current or previous roles
• Experience working with complex patients to facilitate discharge planning and positive patient outcomes
• Ability to work in a complex and changing environment and demonstrate resilience

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13^th April, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brittany Kemble, OT Clinical Leader on Brittany.Kemble@waitematadhb.govt.nz or Julia Gundy, Allied Health Team Manager on Julia.Gundy@waitematadhb.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

For recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant: Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.